Labworth Café

The Labworth Restaurant & Café is a modernist International style reinforced concrete building overlooking the Thames estuary at Labworth beach on Canvey Island, Essex. Built in 1932–1933 by Ove Arup to resemble the bridge of the Queen Mary, it exists as the only building solely designed by the distinguished engineer.

Labworth Restaurant & Café
LocationWestern Esplanade, Canvey Island, Essex, United Kingdom
Coordinates51.51183°N 0.59459°E / 51.51183; 0.59459
Built1933
ArchitectOve Arup
Architectural style(s)International style
Listed Building – Grade II
Official nameThe Labworth restaurant and beach bistro
Designated16 April 1996
Reference no.1268484
Location of the Restaurant & Café within Essex
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